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Zora Hurston and other Black Artists at the A.F. Knotts Library

The Friends of the A.F. Knotts Library invites you to join the January activities

aimed at celebrating the under-recognized talent of black artists of another age through

Tricky Tray Event

books, films, and a live performance. The A.F. Knotts Public Library at 11 56thStreet,

The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting their

Yankeetown, is the place to meet.

annual Tricky Tray Fund Raiser, Saturday, January 21, 2012, in the Parish Life Center, 6

Friday, January 13, at 11:00 a.m., there will be a viewing of the PBS documentary

Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Doors open at 10:00 AM and the drawings begin

“Zora’s Roots” and at 1:30 p.m. a showing of the 2005 Oprah produced movie “Their Eyes

at 11:30 AM. Our Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25 or more, raffles

Were Watching God”, based on Zora Neale Hurston’s best known novel. Hurston was an

and money trees. Items this year include a mah jongg set, gift certificates for golf, restau-

award winning novelist in the first half of the 1900s, was raised in Eatonville, FL and was

rants and supermarkets. You may purchase a sheet of 25 numbered tickets for $5 for deposit

a close friend of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.

in a bag adjacent to your choice of baskets. The Life South Blood Mobile will be on site.

Monday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m., a Performance by Phyllis McEwan - “Zora

Ticket tenders will be available for blood donors and for those who cannot stay. Proceeds go

Live” presented through Florida Humanities Council.

to needed items for the church and charitable contributions. For information contact Bernita

Wednesday, January 18, at 1:30 p.m., the Book Talk Group will discuss Hurston’s

Becker at 352-344-0235.

novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Wildlife Park to Host Jan. 21 Birdwalk

Wildlife Park to Celebrate Hippo's Birthday

HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Ho-

HOMOSASSA—The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Ho-

mosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audubon Society,

mosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will celebrate Lu the hippopotamus’ 52nd birthday

will host the first of the season’s monthly bird walks on Pepper Creek Trail on Saturday,

with a special birthday party on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.

Jan. 21, 2012. There will be seven bird walks offered at the wildlife park this season running

The park’s Wildlife Care Department will present Lu with his own birthday cake.

Children from the Homosassa Elementary School will be invited to attend the party. Park

Experienced birders will lead the walk on this trail, one of 19 birding trails in Cit-

visitors, staff and school children are invited to join in singing “Happy Birthday” to the

rus County that are part of the West Section of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Participants

park’s resident hippo. Park volunteers will provide cupcakes and drinks for students.

should meet at 7:45 a.m. at the entrance to the park’s Visitor Center and the bird walk will

begin at 8 a.m. Binoculars and a field guide are recommended.

Boys & Girls Club Benefit Feb. 4

Pepper Creek Trail is approximately 3/4 mile in length and follows along the

The Central Ridge Club of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County is pleased to

park’s tram road, connecting the Visitor Center on U.S. 19 and the west entrance on Fish-

announce The Fabulous Country Diamonds Show will be coming to Lecanto, FL to theCur-

bowl Drive. Participants can either walk back or wait and take the first returning boat after

tis Peterson Auditorium on Sat., Feb. 4th, 2012. Come, have fun and enjoy The Soft Sounds

the park opens. There is no charge to use the Pepper Creek trail or for the return boat trip.

of Carol & George Kline as they entertain you with the classic country sounds of Patsy

Monthly bird walks will be scheduled throughout the year, except the months of December,

Cline, Kenny Rogers, Dottie West, George Jones, Dolly Parton and others you love. All this

and May through August. For more information, call (352) 628-5343, ext. 1002

for only $15 a ticket. The doors will open at 1pm and the Show Starts at 2pm. All proceeds

benefit the Central Ridge Club of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Citrus County. Tickets are

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Hospice of Citrus County - Discount Fridays

available at the Citrus Area Offices of BB&T Bank, Cadence Bank, and Nature Coast Bank.

HOMOSASSA – The Hospice of Citrus County Homosassa Too Thrift & Gift Shoppe and

Herry’s Café located at 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane, Homosassa, have announced DISCOUNT

FRIDAYS. All Sale Items in the Homosassa Too Thrift & Gift Shoppe will be offered at

a 25% Discount on Fridays. All Food Items at Herry’s Café will also be offered at a 25%

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Discount on Fridays. TheShoppe

 Homosassa Too Thrift & Gift  carries a unique selection of

antiques and collectibles. The Shoppe is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30

onSaturdaypm.

  from 8:00 am – 4:00 

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Free to the Public

Friends of the Dunnellon Public Library presents Ed & Lyn Bugbee - Feather-

253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL

stone Orchids at the Library Meeting Room-20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, FL 34431.

Wednesday, February 1, 2011 at 10:30am. For more information call 352-438-2520.

1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19

Bunco Bonanza Fund Raiser

In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406

The Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus Council #6168 will hold a Bunco Bo-

Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.

nanza, Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at the KofC Hall , 2389 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy. (Route

486), Lecanto, FL, 34461. Doors will open at 11:30 AM and play begins at 12:30 PM. The

Everything Made to Order

$12 ticket includes a lunch of finger foods.

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Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp

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Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili

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Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces

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Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way

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Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked

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Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm

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Special Drinks Made to Order

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Buddy & Fred's Hardware

Captains Cove Outfitters

42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600

39 W. Highway 40 - Inglis, Florida

Construction, Inc.

(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493

Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983

New Homes - Renovations - Additions

www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com

Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties

Kayak Sales & Rentals

www.alumbaughconstruction.com

Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer

Licensed & Insured CRC058012

ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours

High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice

Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis

5” ax: 352-447-3013

F wide x 3” deep

21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!